EPLHLEV
What this is
The scheme aims to provide financial relief to individuals who suffer physical disabilities such as loss of limbs or vision as a result of disasters or while participating in relief and preparedness activities. Under this scheme, financial assistance between ₹74,000/- to ₹2,50,000/-is provided.
In detail
The scheme “Ex-Gratia Payment for Loss of Hands, Legs, Eyes, or Vision” is implemented by the Uttarakhand State Disaster Management Authority under the Department of Disaster Management, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide financial relief to individuals who suffer physical disabilities such as loss of limbs or vision as a result of disasters or while participating in relief and preparedness activities.
Who qualifies
- The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
- The applicant must be either disaster-affected individual or involved in disaster relief or preparedness-related activities.
- The extent and cause of the disability must be certified by a doctor from a government hospital or dispensary.
What you get
Under this scheme, an ex-gratia grant of ₹74,000/- is provided to each affected person. In cases where the disability exceeds 60%, a higher amount of ₹2,50,000/- per person is provided.
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Provenance
| schemeName | Ex-Gratia Payment for Loss of Hands, Legs, Eyes, or Vision | myScheme · 2026-09-02 |
| schemeOpenDate | ... | not published at source |
| schemeCloseDate | ... | not published at source |
| nodalMinistryName | ... | myScheme · 2026-09-02 |
| dbtScheme | False | myScheme · 2026-09-02 |
| achievement data | ... | no source publishes this for any central scheme |